Pipeline Construction Manager (CCS)

Atlas NextWave; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave in the Netherlands seeks an experienced Pipeline Construction Manager to lead offshore pipeline installation on a major CCS project. You will direct EPC Pipeline Contractor activities, oversee offshore execution, and ensure alignment with technical specs, HSSE standards, and project controls.

You will manage interfaces across engineering, commissioning, operations, logistics, quality, contracts, and project controls, verify readiness of vessels and equipment, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years of offshore Oil & Gas, CCS, or similar large-scale energy project experience.
• Proven experience overseeing offshore pipeline installation projects and EPC contractors.
• Strong understanding of pipeline construction, welding, NDT, coating, inspection, pre-commissioning, and handover processes.
• Experience working in brownfield environments and managing SIMOPS activities.
• Knowledge of CCS projects and North Sea operations is a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Valid offshore certifications and medical clearance for offshore work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the EPC Pipeline Contractor and subcontractors through construction phases.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, specs, drawings, HSSE standards, and quality requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, progress, and schedule adherence.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, delays, interface challenges, and contractual impacts.
• Oversee offshore pipelay, riser installation, tie-ins, marine construction, lifting operations, and offshore surveys.
• Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, operations, logistics, quality, contracts, and project controls teams.
• Ensure construction readiness by verifying personnel, vessels, equipment, materials, and certifications.
• Manage pipeline pre-commissioning activities including cleaning, gauging, hydrotesting, dewatering, and drying.
• Drive completion, documentation, and handover of installed facilities to commissioning and operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Fluent English

Offshore certifications

Medical clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Pipeline Construction Manager for a major CCS project in the Dutch North Sea. You will lead and oversee offshore pipeline installation activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution while meeting project, quality, schedule, and budget objectives. The role involves close collaboration with contractors and project stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the EPC Pipeline Contractor and subcontractors throughout construction preparation, mobilization, offshore execution, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, technical specifications, drawings, HSSE standards, and quality requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, progress, and schedule adherence.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, delays, interface challenges, and potential contractual impacts.
• Oversee offshore pipelay operations, riser installation, tie-ins, marine construction activities, lifting operations, and offshore surveys.
• Coordinate effectively with engineering, commissioning, operations, logistics, quality, contracts, and project controls teams.
• Ensure construction readiness by verifying the availability of personnel, vessels, equipment, materials, and certifications.
• Manage pipeline pre-commissioning activities, including cleaning, gauging, hydrotesting, dewatering, and drying.
• Drive successful completion, documentation, and handover of installed facilities to commissioning and operations teams.

HSSE & Quality

Safety is a core priority within this project. The successful candidate will:

• Champion a strong safety culture both onshore and offshore.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority whenever unsafe situations occur.
• Ensure risk assessments, SIMOPS controls, emergency preparedness, and job safety analyses are effectively implemented.
• Monitor compliance with quality plans, inspection and test plans, welding procedures, NDT activities, coating requirements, and material traceability standards.
• Ensure non-conformities and technical deviations are properly managed and resolved.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a highly experienced offshore construction professional who can effectively manage contractors, stakeholders, and operational interfaces within a complex project environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in offshore Oil & Gas, CCS, or similar large-scale energy projects.
• Proven experience overseeing offshore pipeline installation projects and EPC contractors.
• Strong understanding of pipeline construction, welding, NDT, coating, inspection, pre-commissioning, and handover processes.
• Experience working in brownfield environments and managing SIMOPS activities.
• Knowledge of CCS projects and North Sea operations is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Valid offshore certifications and medical clearance for offshore work.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in a landmark CCS project supporting the energy transition.
• Challenging offshore and onshore responsibilities within a complex international project environment.
• Collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary project teams and industry-leading contractors.
• A dynamic and fast-paced working environment where safety, quality, and operational excellence are key priorities.

Location: Netherlands, with regular travel to contractor offices and offshore locations as required.
Industry: Energy / Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)
Contract Type: Project-based assignment.